Elina Hiltunen

Elina Hiltunen is a world-class futurist and versatile thinker, whose career has gained international recognition and domestic appreciation. Forbes has listed her among the top 50 leading female futurists globally, and her expertise spans a broad field including business studies, chemical engineering, and forecasting in science fiction.

Weak signals in organizational future learning

Elina is an experienced speaker with over 20 years of experience delivering lectures in Finland and abroad. She is an energetic and charismatic presenter who keeps her audience engaged in both Finnish and English. Elina’s presentation themes vary widely and cover topics such as megatrends, technology, consumer trends, weak signals, forecasting methods, and future scenarios. She brings enthusiasm and humor to her speeches, making her presentations engaging and thought-provoking.

Elina has a strong academic background. She defended her PhD in business studies in 2010 at Aalto University, focusing on weak signals in organizational future learning, and is currently working on a second doctoral dissertation for the National Defence University. She also holds a degree in chemical engineering from Aalto University. This extensive academic knowledge base gives her a unique perspective on future research and forecasting.

Elina is also a successful author who has written or co-written a total of 14 books. Her works extensively cover future topics, including technological development, consumer trends, and megatrends. She is also versatile as an author, with her publications ranging from sci-fi to children’s books. Elina’s works have received several awards and recognitions – one of her books was nominated for Business Book of the Year in 2018.

As a speaker, Elina has received several awards, such as the 2021 Forecasting Act Award for her significant work in utilizing future knowledge. She has also received the Future Research Society’s future award for her research on weak signals and the Finnish Security Award for the future in 2023. In her speeches, Elina emphasizes knowledge and strategies that help companies stay current and succeed in the future by identifying weak signals and adapting to changes.

Elina is also a familiar face in Finnish media. She has appeared in Yle’s science programs and serves as an expert guest on Yle’s Morning Show. Additionally, her writings have been published in several magazines, such as Yhteishyvä, Talouselämä, and Tekniikan Maailma. She is also a respected lecturer and trainer, whose experience and expertise make her a reliable and inspiring speaker for various events. She can practically address future challenges and opportunities, inspiring audiences to think in new ways and prepare for the future effectively and sustainably.